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RCEP – new impetus for post-pandemic economic recovery | Business

Carlos McDuffie

January 4, 2022

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Illustrative image (Source: hdll.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which entered into force on January 1, is expected to become a new impetus accelerating trade and su...

Defeat and refine the sensitivities of Nigerian free zones

Carlos McDuffie

January 2, 2022

Foreign Trade Zone

Gradually, but steadily, the bombastic accounts of the acclaimed underperformance of Nigeria's FTZ concept over the past 29 years of its adoption to spur the country's industrialization have been erase...

To oppose government austerity, Sri Lankan workers must form action committees and fight for socialist policies

Carlos McDuffie

December 24, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The growing wave of strikes and protests by Sri Lankan workers is rapidly evolving into a political confrontation with the government of President Gotabhaya Rajapakse and the entire capitalist class.Protest org...

What do global minimum tax rules mean for corporate tax policies?

Carlos McDuffie

December 20, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Today, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released Model Rules for the Global Minimum Tax (also known as Pillar 2). These rules are designed to apply to multinational comp...

Ugandan free zones program boosts exports

Carlos McDuffie

December 18, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Hez Kimoomi Alinda, Director General of UFZA Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The contribution of Uganda's free zones to total exports increased sevenfold to $ 1.247 billion in 2020/2021 c...

Atlanta gay official recruited to serve in the Biden administration

Carlos McDuffie

December 15, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

At the end of last month, Joe Biden's administration appointed Reese McCranie, responsible for the city of Atlanta, as senior adviser for the public affairs office of US Customs & Border Protection. "It is a...

Blinken kicks off Southeast Asia tour, promises closer economic ties with Indonesia – Radio Free Asia

Carlos McDuffie

December 13, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has vowed to strengthen US economic ties with Indonesia and boost investment in the country's infrastructure after arriving in Jakarta o...

Bulgaria seeks to strengthen relations with Egypt in the fields of trade and innovation, according to Bulgarian Embassy

Carlos McDuffie

December 11, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Bulgarian Minister of Economy Daniela Vezieva visited Cairo from November 28 to December 2 to participate in the second edition of the Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX 2021), which bro...

KOTRA attracts investors via the metaverse platform

Carlos McDuffie

December 10, 2021

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Blinken heads to G-7 and Southeast Asia as US advances Indo-Pacific strategy

Carlos McDuffie

December 8, 2021

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STATE DEPARTMENT - The United States advances its "strategic partnership" with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as President Joe Biden's administration aims to launch a new "Indo-Pacific eco...

In the major change, the UAE working week will be Monday to Friday

Carlos McDuffie

December 7, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

United Arab Emirates announces it is changing its official work week from Monday to Friday, a change that will begin next monthThrough ISABEL DEBRE Associated PressDecember 7, 2021, 11:44 a.m.• 4 minutes to ...

Sanctions options abound if Russia invades Ukraine

Carlos McDuffie

December 5, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Financial experts and former diplomats say the possibilities range from sanctions against the country to hitting Putin's associates. The Biden administration has many options for ke...

Sanctions Lifting Main Reason For Iran Signing On JCPOA

Carlos McDuffie

December 3, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

"Chabahar Port is not just a transit port, it is an investment opportunity," Iranian Ambassador to India said in a recent interview with ThePrint, a Delhi-based online newspaper. Ali Chegani pointed ...

Diamond trafficking between Israel and UAE thwarted by banking regulations

Carlos McDuffie

December 2, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Israel's diamond industry is recovering from the Covid crisis. According to the Diamonds, Special Stones and Jewelry Administration of the Ministry of the Economy, net imports of rough diamonds in...

Imo-China provides Uzodinma’s roadmap towards industrialization and job creation in Imo State – Businessamlive

Carlos McDuffie

November 30, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

By Dikachi Elemba, in Owerri With acute unemployment plaguing Imo State due to a lack of sizable businesses that can help absorb most of the unemployed graduates and school leavers, an organization called...

How Nigerian Oil and Gas Projects Won the Samsung Forbes Award

Carlos McDuffie

November 29, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Through Adewale Sanyaolu Global Shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN) received the Forbes Award for the development of offshore oil and gas facilities a...

Q&A: public procurement and PPP for ports and terminals in Nigeria

Carlos McDuffie

November 26, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Public procurement and PPPLegislationIs the legislation governing public procurement and PPPs general or specific?Specific legislation governs public procurement and public-private partnerships (PPP); namely,...

Diamond deal brings Israel and Qatar closer

Carlos McDuffie

November 25, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

After years of an official boycott on his part and strong opposition to the Abrahamic accords, Qatar has struck a trade deal with Israel on diamonds. Although the deal is about a seemingly technic...

Port Canaveral Trade Zone 136 expands with addition of outboard motor maker Raider

Carlos McDuffie

November 24, 2021

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Questions Raised – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Carlos McDuffie

November 22, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, on November 29-30, 2021. The Africa-China Cooperation Mechanism created 21 years a...

Pilot program will open inland navigation to foreign-flagged vessels

Carlos McDuffie

November 20, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

China opens its cabotage market to international capital for the first time after the government gave the green light to a trial allowing qualified foreign companies to transport containers of foreign tr...

The Oman-India partnership in the realization of its Vision-2040

Carlos McDuffie

November 19, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Oman has always been one of the mainstays of India's West Asian policy in the region. The defense of the MoU has been renewed this year as both sides want to expand the partnership from navy to navy. To d...

Health Expo amazes visitors with high-tech products and record area

Carlos McDuffie

November 17, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

HAIKOU, China - (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - The Fifth Hainan International Health Industry Exhibition 2021, showcasing "Pursuing dreams in the free trade port, bringing together efforts for a new era of heal...

Dubai Customs Discuss Expansion of Economic Cooperation and Trade with Singapore Delegation

Carlos McDuffie

November 15, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

- Dubai's foreign trade with ...

Hawaii sues state’s largest oil refiner over alleged unpaid taxes

Carlos McDuffie

November 11, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The State of Hawaii has sued the state's largest oil refiner, alleging the company relied on a misinterpretation of state tax laws to avoid paying tens of millions of dollars taxes each year for an unk...

Foreign direct investment in Cuba: a contribution to national development

Carlos McDuffie

November 9, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

It is more than demonstrated what the inflow of foreign capital meant for Cuba after the 1990s. First in tourism, but also in mining, petroleum, drinks and food.However, the foreign investment process has no...

$ 120 million investment, 1 million square feet of upcoming industrial development in ILM’s growing business park

Carlos McDuffie

November 5, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Edgewater Ventures, a commercial real estate investment company, plans to build a speculative industrial development at the ILM business park. (Courtesy of Edgewater Ventures) WILMINGTON - Two companies pl...

Investors are welcome, according to the Heilongjiang Free Trade Zone

Carlos McDuffie

November 4, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Ti Gong China's northernmost free trade area, the China Pilot Free Trade Area (Heilongjiang), invites global participation to share i...

Wait for a gradual introduction of the settlement of T + 1 transactions

Carlos McDuffie

November 2, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The market regulator has agreed to recalibrate its trade settlement circular and may implement the proposed faster trade settlement cycle gradually, following representations from fo...

France postpones sanctions against Britain on fishing ranks

Carlos McDuffie

November 1, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

France says it is discussing new proposals with the BritishMacron: We will take stock at the end of TuesdayFishing line could escalate into a larger trade disputeLondon warns Paris against possible legal action...

Aceh exposes potential tourist areas and cutting edge products to capture legitimate foreign investment at Expo 2020 Dubai

Carlos McDuffie

October 31, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Aceh government official held a one-on-one meeting Cultural show at the Indonesian pavilion DUBAI,...

Intensifying Trade Relations Within Asia-Pacific To Address Post-LDC Challenges: Experts

Carlos McDuffie

October 29, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Bangladesh should focus on strengthening trade ties with the Asia-Pacific regional economic blocs, which have become the center of global trade and commerce, in order to strengthen the country's foreign tr...

Free zones help improve global competitiveness |

Carlos McDuffie

October 28, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Free zones can help businesses compete globally, reducing costs through inventory management and deferral of federal customs duties and excise taxes.Speakers at an Oct. 21 webinar by the Connecticut District Ex...

The Canadian group Noah Digital and the China-EU business platform

Carlos McDuffie

October 27, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Toronto, ON, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The signing ceremony for the joint venture between Canadian group Noah Digital and China-EU Trade Platform was held simultaneously in Toronto, Canada, and Qingdao,...

World ranking: Costa Rica has the best free zone in America

Carlos McDuffie

October 25, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

QCOSTARICA - Three global rankings, led by experts in attracting foreign direct investment, have determined that this 2021, Coyol Free Zone is the main free zone (zona franca, in Spanish) in the region and a...

New air and space center one of the many recommendations to save the airport

Carlos McDuffie

October 24, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

By Mélanie Irwin October 24, 2021 7:21 a.m. The Sarnia Airport Action Working Group believes that the future of the city's airport requires a re...

Randall Castillo Ortego leads the development of the Colon Free Zone in Panama through BridgeMarkets

Carlos McDuffie

October 23, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

A platform for digitizing and promoting online commerce for businesses in the Colon Free Zone (CFZ) is now in place. A national and international showcase has been created to accelerate the economic recover...

Duluth-Superior improves box management capabilities

Carlos McDuffie

October 22, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Written by Logbook staff Duluth-Superior is the innermost seaport in North America Port of Duluth-Superior officials today announced that the Clure public marine terminal in Duluth now has the ca...

Erdogan plans Turkey-Africa summit deals

Carlos McDuffie

October 19, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday launched an emergency tour of African countries, meeting with leaders and investors in Angola, Nigeria and Togo ahead of the Turkey-A...

The euro zone’s trade surplus is shrinking; supply bottlenecks persist: economic envelope

Carlos McDuffie

October 17, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The euro zone's trade surplus fell sharply to € 4.8 billion in August, from € 20.7 billion the previous month. According to Eurostat data, this is mainly due to a 26.6% increase in imports due to...

A Guide to Becoming a Shanghai Gold Rush

Carlos McDuffie

October 15, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Guests socialize at the 2021 Investment Promotion and City Twinning Conference for the 4th CIIE. An official investment promotion ...

Astrid Fidelia, County Legislator, 11th Legislative District

Carlos McDuffie

October 14, 2021

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Webinar: Trade Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones |

Carlos McDuffie

October 13, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The Connecticut District Export Council and the Connecticut office of the US Commercial Service are hosting a free webinar on foreign trade zones on October 21.The 90-minute webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. and ...

Project44 data indicates heavy congestion in Chinese ports

Carlos McDuffie

October 12, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

While much attention has been paid to the backlog of container ships awaiting docking at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach (there were 73 at anchor in September), the west coast of the States Unite...

Stellar Works and Calico Wallpaper come together in a showroom and other news – SURFACE

Carlos McDuffie

October 11, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

DESIGN SHIPPING Our daily view of the world through the prism of design. BY EDITORS Oct...

The new SEZ license order details the development and operating conditions

Carlos McDuffie

October 9, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

By Makeida Antonio Citizens reviewed a document that details the conditions of land use in Antigua and Barbuda under a New Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The Abridged Order, the WEST IMPERIAL SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZO...

QAD Reveals New Updates For Its Adaptive ERP And Application Portfolio

Carlos McDuffie

October 8, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Source: QAD QAD announced the general availability of new updates to QAD Adaptive ERP, including a suite of enhancements for the QAD Adaptive Applications portfolio. The QAD Adaptive ERP 2021.1 update wi...

Hurried euro introduction could hurt Hungary’s growth, central banker warns

Carlos McDuffie

October 7, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

A rushed adoption of the euro that ignores the differences in levels of economic development between Hungary and the euro area could sacrifice Hungary's growth and even pose risks to its...

Port of San Francisco Celebrates Fleet Week and Shares Strategic Vision for Supply Chain

Carlos McDuffie

October 6, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

While considerable attention has been paid to the remarkable performance of our San Francisco Giants in recent times, additional excitement is brought to town by a sacred tradition. Until October 10, we are c...

Manchin Announces $ 4.6 Million ARP Funding for West Virginia Airport Improvement Projects | VM News

Carlos McDuffie

October 5, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

WASHINGTON (WV News) - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the...

China Watch ｜ Why Beijing’s bid to join the TPP Trade Pact was a major miscalculation

Carlos McDuffie

October 5, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

~~ ~ On September 16, the Chinese government suddenly announced its candidacy for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). But such a step was absurd from the s...

US accuses China of “provocative” activities after warplanes enter Taiwan defense zone

Carlos McDuffie

October 3, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The United States accused China of "provocative military activity" on Sunday after it flew dozens of military planes in Taiwanese airspace.Taiwan's Defense Ministry tweeted that 16 fighter jets entered its air ...

In wave of military thefts, China tests and warns Taiwan

Carlos McDuffie

October 3, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

A record number of Chinese military jets surveyed the airspace near Taiwan over the weekend, prompting Taiwanese fighter jets to scramble and reinforcing warnings from Beijing that it could ultimately use force...

PM asked to consider IPP Group’s key project proposal

Carlos McDuffie

October 2, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Earlier in August, the IPP group, chaired by Johnathan Hanh Nguyen, sent a report to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, proposing the implementation of a series of key projects.In the report to the Prime Minister...

China’s energy risks rise with AUKUS security deal – Radio Free Asia

Carlos McDuffie

October 1, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

China could face a significant challenge to its energy security if it tries to strike back against Australia for its plan to acquire nuclear submarine technology from the UK and US. On ...

There are crooks everywhere – Obasanjo

Carlos McDuffie

October 1, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo said Africa is in urgent need of investment even as he warned foreign investors to be wary of the pervasive presence of some unscrupulous elements on the continent. S...

Cuban ministry convenes 2021 Cuba Business Forum

Carlos McDuffie

September 30, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Havana, Sept 30 (Prensa Latina) On its Youtube page, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investments (MINCEX) convened Thursday the 2nd Cuba 2021 Business Forum, scheduled for November 29 to December 2. ...

Cultural dialogue is the key to peacekeeping

Carlos McDuffie

September 30, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

DatinSince the early 1990s, Armenia's armed aggression against Azerbaijan has resulted in the occupation of nearly a fifth of Azerbaijani territory. The occupation was accompanied by massive ethnic cleansing ...

Coffee beans are brewing to strengthen China-Africa ties

Carlos McDuffie

September 28, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

by Xinhua Writers Ye Ting, Zhang Dan, Zhang Yujie CHANGSHA, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) - After working in the coffee industry for over 22 years, Jing Jianhua opened his own African-themed cafe on the Cafe Street of G...

Here is how to avoid the naira reaching 1000 per dollar?

Carlos McDuffie

September 28, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Over the past few weeks, I have written extensively on the naira and the Nigerian exchange rate regime. As a result, I have received quite a bit of feedback from virtually all walks of life. Thr...

Xi’s ‘Eight Major Initiatives’ Facilitate China-Africa Trade

Carlos McDuffie

September 27, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

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Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade grew 31% year-on-year to reach Dhs 722 billion in the first half of 2021

Carlos McDuffie

September 27, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Dubai's non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2021 reached Dhs 722.3 billion, up 31% from Dh 550.6 billion recorded during the corresponding period in 2020. Exports increased by 45% year-on-year in t...

How Shenzhen Became the Fastest Growing City in the World [2021]

Carlos McDuffie

September 26, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Where is Shenzen? Shenzhen is a large suburban city in China and is home to one of the country's special economic zones. The city is located on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary on the central coast of...

Local businesses work on the supply chain

Carlos McDuffie

September 24, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

LIMA - Local businesses gathered on Friday morning at the Lima Civic Center for Great American Sunrise. At this event, local business owners asked questions about the supply chain issues facing the manufactur...

KGK Group Expands Operations in Angola with New Diamond Manufacturing Plant

Carlos McDuffie

September 24, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

One of the most preferred brands in the gemstone and jewelry industry, the KGK Group made its debut in Angola by establishing a state-of-the-art diamond manufacturing unit in Luanda in 2019. Following on from ...

Maersk takes up residence in Jafza for its first warehousing and distribution facility in the United Arab Emirates

Carlos McDuffie

September 23, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Maersk Kanoo UAE, a container logistics integrator, today signed an agreement with DP World's main shopping and logistics center, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to set up its first warehousing and distribution f...

Sino-Lithuanian rift over Taiwan is red flag for Europe

Carlos McDuffie

September 22, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Lithuania has joined the growing list of countries around the world that have come under Chinese coercion. It is time for the transatlantic partners to respond with a policy close to the common defense ...

Inked: LI’s latest real estate transactions

Carlos McDuffie

September 22, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

175 Broadhollow Road, Melville Cushman & Wakefield has leased 12,000 square feet of office space at 175 Broadhollow Road in Melville. The brokerage firm is moving from a temporary space in the same...

Speed ​​up permissions and permissions: CM

Carlos McDuffie

September 21, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Rangasamy aims to create a favorable business environment for industries in the territory of the Union Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Tuesday called on the departments responsible for industry, trade and...

Sheikh Mohammed creates new authority to oversee three free zones in Dubai

Carlos McDuffie

September 21, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, enacted Law No. (16) of 2021 to establish the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Autho...

US to open to foreign visitors vaccinated in November

Carlos McDuffie

September 20, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The United States will lift travel restrictions on vaccinated visitors from Europe and the rest of the world over the next two months, a White House spokesperson said on Monday.The Biden administration plans to...

China’s trade with Africa hits record highs

Carlos McDuffie

September 20, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

By Kester Kenn Klomegah The deputy mayor of Moscow in charge of economic policy and real estate and land relations Vladimir Efimov, in an interview published in mid-September in the newspaper Izv...

Bringing Nigerian agricultural exports up to international standards

Carlos McDuffie

September 19, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

To exchange Chinedu Eze writes that despite its enormous potential to become a major source of foreign exchange for Nigeria, which could exceed oil revenues, the country has faile...

Analysis: China’s CPTPP offer is a drag aimed at dividing the United States and Japan

Carlos McDuffie

September 17, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

TOKYO - China on Thursday announced that it has officially applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, 300 days after President Xi Jinping first expressed its inte...

China is Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner

Carlos McDuffie

September 17, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Virusha Subban, According to China's Ministry of Commerce, trade between China and Africa grew 40.5 percent year-on-year in the first seven months of 2021 and was valued at a record high of $ 139.1 billion.The ...

Lukashenko participates in the SCO summit

Carlos McDuffie

September 17, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

DUSHANBE, September 17 (BelTA) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is attending the meeting of the Heads of State Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on September...

Africa: China’s trade with the continent hits records

Carlos McDuffie

September 16, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

While challenges remain, continental free trade will further boost Africa's trading partners In short Trade between China and Africa nearly doubled between 2020 and 2021, and over the past 20 years, trade betw...

Sent: PH has helped strengthen Sino-Asian relations

Carlos McDuffie

September 15, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

RCEP TALKS (clockwise from top left) Secretary General of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ruben Pascual, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, P...

Uruguay FM says more unilateral trade deals could be announced soon – MercoPress

Carlos McDuffie

September 11, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Uruguay's FM says more unilateral trade deals could be announced soon Saturday, September 11, 2021 - 09:42 UTC ...

What we know about the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone

Carlos McDuffie

September 8, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

China has unveiled a master plan for building the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone on Hengqin Island in Zhuhai. The master plan sets out a series of policies, many of which are similar to those imple...

El Salvador project shows how China wields growing power in America’s backyard

Carlos McDuffie

September 4, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

WASHINGTON - Two years ago, the US government began loudly questioning a Chinese push to buy an island off the coast of El Salvador, where a Chinese company was proposing to build a deep-water port and manufact...

Israel restored Gaza fishing zone, reopened Kerem Shalom despite riots

Carlos McDuffie

September 1, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Israel restored Gaza's fishing zone to 15 nautical miles and reopened the main trade crossing point at Kerem Shalom despite continuing violent border riots.“Following a security assessment approved...

Windfall for the new Federal Congress and Scourge for the States

Carlos McDuffie

August 28, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

By Allen C. Guelzo, Ph. D., Gettysburg College Incidents like the Shays rebellion had been a revelation to the Confederation Congress. (Image: Shockabrah / CC BY-SA / 4.0 / Public domain) It was in ...

Kabul’s economic challenges – Opinion

Carlos McDuffie

August 24, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Perhaps out of spite or out of anger at what appeared to be an ignominious defeat at the hands of the dilapidated Taliban, the United States froze the nearly $ 9.5 billion in assets owned by the Afghan central ...

Nigeria: Lagos, Electricity Policy and Sustainable Electricity Supply

Carlos McDuffie

August 23, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Besides being the country's commercial hub, Lagos is also the most populous state in the country. The state alone is home to around 60% of the Federation's total industrial investment and foreign trade, whil...

NTT to build seventh US data center campus in Mesa

Carlos McDuffie

August 23, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Presented by Beltone - A leader in audience health care. NTT Ltd., a leading global provider of technology services, today announced th...

Russia plans to build more military infrastructure on Kuril Islands: report, World News

Carlos McDuffie

August 9, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

According to the Russian news agency TASS, Russia plans to build 51 other pieces of military infrastructure on the Kuril Islands. Russia reportedly erected more than 30 buildings on the island...

Experts urge FG to address infrastructural challenges in free zones

Carlos McDuffie

August 6, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Industry experts and stakeholders urged the federal government to address challenges limiting the effectiveness of free trade zones in the country, especially the infrastructure deficit. Stakeholders made the...

Hainan Free Trade Port: Hainan’s transformation opens up new opportunities for foreign investors

Carlos McDuffie

August 5, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

On June 1, 2020, the Chinese authorities rolled out the master plan for the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port (the "Master plan”) With the ultimate goal of transforming Hainan into a high-level free t...

Ardmore Airport is now a game-changer for Oklahoma in global trade

Carlos McDuffie

August 4, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Originally commissioned as an Army Air Corps base in 1942 during World War II, Ardmore Municipal Airport was transferred to the town of Ardmore on condition that it remained an active airfield. The Town of Ard...

CX Daily: Why Hong Kong could profit from the crackdown on sales of foreign stocks in China

Carlos McDuffie

July 23, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Hong Kong / In Depth: Why Hong Kong Could Benefit From China's Crackdown on Foreign Equity Sales China increasingly controls data-rich companies traded in the United States increase perspective more sal...

More than 60 foreign-owned financial institutions set up shop in Beijing

Carlos McDuffie

July 21, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

BEIJING, July 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / - This is a report from China.org.cn: More than 60 financial institutions with foreign capital have set up in Beijing, recently revealed Huo Xuewen, head of the Beiji...

China, ASEAN Open New Chapter of Common Development and Prosperity_ 英语 频道 _ 央视 网 (cctv.com)

Carlos McDuffie

July 20, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Thanks to the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), more commodities from ASEAN countries, ranging from agricultural products such as mango, durian and coffee to primary and i...

Signing of contracts at the Qingdao multinational summit in 2021 to generate $ 11.85 billion in new investments

Carlos McDuffie

July 19, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Funding will launch 96 new projects in ChinaQINGDAO, China, July 19, 2021 / PRNewswire / - The 2nd Qingdao Multinational Summit, jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the popular government...

Suning Crossborder Payment obtained the license from Hong Kong to operate the money service, upgrading the one-stop solution for foreign brands to enter mainland China

Carlos McDuffie

July 19, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The approval of the "Monetary service operating license" in Hong Kong means that it has officially obtained the authorization to carry out cross-border transfer and exchange transactions in Hong Kong. This...

Shanghai Pudong sets ambitious goal

Carlos McDuffie

July 15, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

A view of Lujiazui Financial Center in Pudong New Area Photo: VCGThe Chinese central government on Thursday issued a directive on building the new Pudong area in Shanghai as a pioneer area for socialist mo...

Free zones: more than 500 companies operating in zones of Nigeria – NEPZA

Carlos McDuffie

July 15, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA) has revealed that there are over 500 licensed free zone companies operating in Nigeria.This was revealed by Professor Adesoji Adesugba, CEO of NEPZA, dur...

DP World hires mergers and acquisitions advisors to sell Jebel Ali free zone

Carlos McDuffie

July 15, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Dubai-based trade and logistics giant DP World brought in M&A consultants to help sell a stake in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) - a thriving Special Economic Zone in Dubai that nearly supports of $ 10...

Could Azerbaijan’s Free Economic Zone Catalyze Caucasian Prosperity?

Carlos McDuffie

July 14, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

As one of the rarest countries, Azerbaijan has achieved positive results in the successful implementation of the UN “Millennium Development Goals” under the supremacy of ...

Russia for preliminary talks with India on EAEU free trade area

Carlos McDuffie

July 10, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) Russia and India must sign an updated investment protection agreement ahead of the 2030 trade and investment cooperation agenda, said Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Aff...

Descartes Systems wins another target price hike at Laurentian

Carlos McDuffie

July 9, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

For the second time in a month, Laurentian Bank Securities analyst Nick Agostino has adjusted his price target for the Canadian SaaS logistics company Descartes Systems Group (Desc...

CINDE Announces: Aeronautical Engineering Company Avionyx Expands Operations in Costa Rica | New

Carlos McDuffie

July 7, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, July 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Avionyx, an American co...

Benghazi Elmreisa free zone to Africa, transit trade route approved in principle by the Ministry of Transport |

Carlos McDuffie

July 5, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

By Sami Zaptia. Elmreisa Free Zone in Benghazi. London, July 5, 2021: The transport ministry has approved in principle the construction of a transit trade route to Africa and the establishment of a free zo...

FTC finalizes “Made in the USA” rule which includes possibility of fines

Carlos McDuffie

July 2, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

According to the FTC, the new ruleIn addition to this, you will need to know more about it.Codifies for the first time potential fines for each offense. The FTC can now seek civil penalties of up to $ 43,2...

U.S. Businesses Cannot Ignore Growing Risks Of Possible Sino-U.S. Military Conflict – The Diplomat

Carlos McDuffie

July 2, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

PublicityAs if the Sino-US trade war weren't enough, tensions between the two nations continue to mount. The specter of the Sino-US conflict over Taiwan looms more than ever. This does not mean that milita...

Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain to discuss trade relations and regional issues in Moscow – Russian Politics & Diplomacy

Carlos McDuffie

July 1, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

MOSCOW, July 2. / TASS /. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet on Friday with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, on a working visit to the Russian capital. This is Al Alz...

United Kingdom: Last chance today to legalize post-Brexit residency

Carlos McDuffie

June 30, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Illustrative image. Photo: Shutterstock / TK Kurikawa As the London government argues, membership in the CPTPP would allow UK businesses easier access to the world's largest present and future economies, but...

Opening of the Seadrill facility at the port of Iberia

Carlos McDuffie

June 30, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The new facility for the deepwater drilling contractor drill is now open at the port of Iberia. Seadrill has moved from its 25 acre / 14,000 square foot facility in Houma to the new 57 acre / 200,000 square ...

Airport foreign trade zone effort goes forward

Carlos McDuffie

June 28, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Hatchell MAXTON - The South East Regional Airport is taking one more step towards the realization of its plan to become a foreign trade zone after months of preparation and research. “...

Implications for Industrialization and Economic Diversification in Nigeria

Carlos McDuffie

June 27, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Sunday June 27, 2021/07: 00 / By FDC Ltd / Header image credit:The Sun Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria recently declared five of its international airports free trade zones in order to encour...

Japan ratifies world’s largest free trade deal involving China and ASEAN

Carlos McDuffie

June 26, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

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Could Laurinburg-Maxton Airport Become a Regional Business Center in North Carolina? Leaders hope so

Carlos McDuffie

June 25, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Shown is the terminal at Laurinburg-Maxton Airport in the County of Scotland. Courtesy photo | Seth Hatchell As the United States intensified its efforts during World War II in the early 1940s, Fort B...

Port strategy | Clearly define free zones

Carlos McDuffie

June 24, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The successful development of a free zone requires the continued collaboration of all stakeholders. according to the participants of the free zone development session of the IAPH conferenc...

Multi-jurisdictional: June 2021 update on international trade compliance

Carlos McDuffie

June 23, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Welcome to the June 2021 edition of Baker McKenzie's International Trade Compliance Update. Here are the highlights: WTO: Covid-19 and OTC notifications; DSB measures; Trade Policy Review of the Kyrgyz Re...

Foreign journalists discover the city’s achievements

Carlos McDuffie

June 22, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Zhou Shengjie / SHINE Foreign media reporters visit the Lingang Special Zone to learn more about the city's development. More than...

Here is the economic impact of the Grand Maricopa foreign trade zone

Carlos McDuffie

June 18, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The Grand Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone No. 277, managed and created by the Greater Maricopa Foreign-Trade Zone Inc (GMFTZ), has just completed its second economic impact study in the past 10 years. ...

Why Closest To Hackers Is One Of MLB’s Best Business Chips

Carlos McDuffie

June 18, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

There are many clichés about the usefulness of reuniting in a rebuilding and / or bottom-up team, and most of them are true. Locking in wins on the 100-losing lane - even if you do your job wel...

Subcontractors fuel expansion of medical technology in Costa Rica

Carlos McDuffie

June 18, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Medical device manufacturing is flourishing in this Central American country, spurred by a multitude of incentives. This year, there is a wave of expansion of contract manufacturers of medical technology in ...

TTMA calls for greater responsibility in free zones | Press Releases

Carlos McDuffie

June 18, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

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FTZ Coordinator job with Tory Burch

Carlos McDuffie

June 16, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

JOB SUMMARYResponsible for supporting the administration and compliance of Foreign Trade Zone (FTA) activities, including the timely processing of inventory transactions and documentation of Customs an...